This week, Enbridge Energy reported the protective coating has worn off of it's Line 5 pipeline in more spots than previously revealed. Line 5 is the oil and gas pipeline that runs under the straits of Mackinac. The new report says there were 8 spots of bare metal and seven of them will be repaired before winter sets in. A state commission has called Enbridge to testify next month.
Michigan Radio's Morning Edition host Doug Tribou and senior news analyst Jack Lessenberry talk about possible solutions.
They also discuss the Wayne County prosecutor's office new lead attorney in its conviction integrity unit, Detroit City Council's decision to postpone a vote on a proposed land-swap deal involving Wayne County, the city, and Detroit businessman Dan Gilbert, and two gun-related bills recently passed by the state Senate:
